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This study identified different species of organisms found in Samal Island and described
their physical appearance. The study photographed these organisms and classified them into their
respective phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species. The study also identified the features
of these organisms based on literature and compared it with the real observations of the
specimens.

There was a total of 18 mollusks, 11 echinoderms, 9 plants, 2 cnidarians, 2 algae, and 1

sponge that were photographed and classified based on morphological features. These defining
features were based on literature of each species.

It can be concluded that the Philippines is indeed one of the world's

top megadiversity countries. Mindanao as the country’s the biodiversity epicenter showcases this
vast biodiversity with Samal Island. The variety of organisms that were found in selected
locations of Samal Island proved its enriched land and waters. Thus, the Philippines, Mindanao
and Samal Island in particular, are prime hotspots of biodiversity and can become source of new
species and information on known species and genera.